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General Technology - Welding, AAS (AAS.GENET.WLD)


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Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Welding Career Path

64 Credit Hours

The General Technology degree allows students to select coursework necessary to become multi-skilled technicians. In addition to completing the college’s core curriculum, students also complete coursework in at least two technical areas. The following is an example of a career path available. The secondary paths may be substituted for courses in other programs’ primary paths. Interested students should talk with their advisors.

The welding career path prepares students for entry-level employment in the welding career field, which includes manufacturing, construction, transportation, fabrication, inspection and sales. The program provides students with an overview of various welding processes and applications and knowledge of welding metallurgy, weld quality, print reading and welding safety.

Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.

General Education Core Requirements


Total: 15


Total: 37


Secondary Technical Specialty


Take a minimum of twelve additional credit hours from the following subject areas to meet the requirements for a secondary technical specialty. All secondary studies must be approved by your academic advisor.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Automotive Technology
Business Administration
Commercial Truck Driving
Electrical Line Worker
Electrician: Automation, Construction and Industrial
Engineering Design Graphics
Industrial Maintenance
Machine Tool Technology
Mechatronics
Welding Technology

Total: 12


Admission Requirements


Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

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